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12/06/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Recovering a neuronal network: Stroke affects the brain and entire nervous system, requiring an integrated treatment plan to recover impaired functionality
Medical advances have yet to design a proper treatment and management plan for stroke recovery that is truly effective. It is estimated that while a majority of patients recover from their initial stroke, a massive 60 percent are left with a diminished arm or leg, and another 15 percent are unable to re-enter their normal, […]
11/27/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Tea consumption protects the brain from neurodegenerative disease
Drinking a cup of tea daily can cut your risk of dementia by half and reduce cognitive impairment by as much as 86 percent concludes a recent study by the Department of Psychological Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS). For the study, researchers tested more than 900 Chinese senior citizens aged 55 years or older […]
11/22/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Plantain may hold the key to treating depression naturally
Depression is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease, it being the leading cause of disability for many areas in the world. Despite its prevalence, scientists have yet to determine a cause for the condition. This lack of information has contributed to many patients seeking help in pharmaceutical modalities which are not […]
10/21/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Brain’s connection to immune system discovered: New study identifies lymphatic vessels on the brain
“We literally watched people’s brains drain fluid into these vessels,” said Daniel S. Reich, senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as he was asked to explain the latest findings of his long-sought research. Dr. Reich and his team were understandably nervous but proud of their work as they published their new study, […]
09/26/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Hope for recovering meth addicts? A traditional Chinese medicine shown to reduce drug-induced damage to dopamine production
Methamphetamine, more commonly known as meth, is a stimulant drug that can be snorted up the nose or mixed with liquid and injected into the body with a needle. Like cocaine, it is highly addictive and induces powerful feelings of euphoria. The “high” that comes from meth is both intoxicating and fast: People often have […]
09/19/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Papaya reduces cadmium-induced brain damage
A study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants recently concluded that papayas may be a delicious and natural way to prevent brain damage caused by cadmium toxicity. Cadmium is a known carcinogen and neurotoxin. In point of fact, this specific heavy metal is notorious for intensifying oxidative damage in the nervous system, thereby […]
09/05/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Dopamine influences your decisions; scientists discover that how long we have to wait for what we want affects its value
Scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are explaining the allure of waiting for your lover’s caress — or at least why and how we judge something to be “worth” our waiting. Assistant professor of biology at UTSA Matthew Wanat believes that dopamine, the neurotransmitter often associated with mood regulation, plays a […]
08/29/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
You won’t believe what happens to your brain when you eat junk food
You may be eating yourself stupid, according to some newly published research. A 2015 study has found that people exposed to a typical Western diet, which is high in processed food, sugar, fats, and salt, have smaller hippocampi compared to those who had a healthier, more well-balanced diet of fruits, fish, and vegetables. Around 250 elderly patients […]
08/21/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Financial stress impacts health: New study finds having no income increases heart attack risk
Experts from the European Society of Cardiology warn that constant and excessive stress about one’s financial status is linked to a 13-fold increased risk of having a heart attack. These findings, while of themselves not shocking, do imply an increased need for doctors to ask about other lifestyle factors when reviewing their patients’ profiles. As […]
08/17/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
PARENTS! Stop letting your children use iPhones and iPads
Every 30 minutes spent in front of a screen can delay speech development by 49 percent in children younger than two, claimed a team of researchers from the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Their study was the first to link language skills to smart device use among young children. […]
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